Telephonic care led by nurses for patients with Alzheimer's disease
Official title: Nurse Led Telephonic Care
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10929985 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a phone-based support program led by nurses to help people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, aiming to make it easier for them to get care and avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $6,729,657 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AG078105-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929985 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who may experience acute symptoms or require additional support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with early-stage Alzheimer's disease who do not exhibit acute symptoms or significant care partner strain may not benefit from this intervention.
What this research studies
This research investigates a nurse-led telephonic care program aimed at supporting individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. By providing care remotely, the program seeks to reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and improve access to essential services for patients experiencing acute symptoms or care partner strain. The approach focuses on delivering transitional and palliative care through phone consultations, which have been shown to be effective in similar populations. The goal is to implement this evidence-based intervention in a real-world setting to enhance patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce emergency department visits and improve the quality of life for patients with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with nurse-led telephonic care in palliative populations, indicating potential for effectiveness in this new application for Alzheimer's disease.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brody, Abraham Aizer — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Brody, Abraham Aizer
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.